Resourceful and self-motivated Nurse Aide / Care Assistant with a genuine passion for providing compassionate care. Seeking a position within a dynamic organization to showcase extensive skills and knowledge in helping and caring for people.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Admissions Clerk
Baines Avenues Clinic
Harare, Harare
02.2024 - Current
Greet incoming patients and their families in a professional manner.
Verify patient information, including insurance coverage and medical history.
Ensure accurate patient information input into system.
Field incoming calls efficiently, ensuring timely responses.
Collect co-pays from patients when applicable and issue receipts accordingly.
Address inquiries about hospital guidelines.
Adhere to Hospital requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
Care Assistant
Athlone Family Clinic
Harare
08.2022 - 01.2024
Measuring and recording patient's vital signs (TPR)
Collecting drugs from pharmacy
Bed making
Helping with bathroom needs - measuring and notating outputs
Assisting with feeding/meal time
Assisting Registered Nurses in setting up rooms for sterile procedures
Cleaning up after medical procedures
Performing routine tasks under the supervision of registered nurses
Repositioning of patients to prevent bed sores
Documentation of health information
Home Care Provider
Home care
Harare, ZW
04.2018 - 11.2019
Provide informal live-in support to my grandmother who had Stroke and back pain
Personal care - assist with bathing and dressing
Oversee medication as prescribed and Doctor Review appointments
Maintain inventory of home supplies and replenishments
Household chores - help around the home including laundry
Preparing and cooking meals
Running errands – assist with tasks such as shopping list and shopping
Perform light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
Education
Nurse Aide Certificate -
St John's Ambulance
01.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree - Management Information Systems
Midlands State University
01.2017
High School Diploma -
Mt Selinda High School
Chipinge
11-2000
Skills
Effective Communicator
Strong work ethics
Hard worker, committed to meeting deadlines and timely for shift work
Familiar with various Microsoft Packages including Word, Power Point, Access and Excel
Attentive to detail and very conscientious
Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal, writing and oral communication skills
Patient Registration
Healthcare ethics
Empathy and passion
Patient confidentiality
Astute observation skills and ability to follow set rules and protocol
English Proficient (ECCTIS Evaluated)
Class 4 (four) Driver's License
References
E, Mapungwana, Managing Director, +263 774825690, Athlone Family Clinic, 85 Greengroove drive, Greendale,, Zimbabwe
Sr Muzadzi, Nurse Aide Trainer, +263 772 939046, St Jones Ambulance, 102 Baines, Harare, Zimbabwe
Intern, Community Engagement at Roberta Baines-Wheeler Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness GroupIntern, Community Engagement at Roberta Baines-Wheeler Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Group